_ Maternal Mental Health And Its Effect on Children By Jane Farrell articleAccording to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an estimated 40% to 50% of people experience adversity during childhood, … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesAmerican Pain By Jane Farrell articleNew cases of chronic pain occur more often among U.S. adults than new cases of several other common conditions, including … Read More→
_ Breast cancerDepression And Breast-Cancer Survival By Jane Farrell articleIn a recent study, having depression before or after a breast cancer diagnosis was associated with a lower likelihood of … Read More→
_ Depression and Older Adults By Sondra Forsyth articleFeeling down every once in a while is a normal part of life, but if these feelings last a few … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthEasier Ways to Get Mental Health Help By Jane Farrell articleTaking good care of your mental health is an important health priority, especially during stressful times such as the COVID-19 … Read More→
_ Is Depression Linked to Stroke Before It Occurs? By Jane Farrell articleWhile depression is a common problem for people who have had a stroke, some people may have symptoms of depression … Read More→
_ Spiritual HealthSpirituality Eases Depression for Some Stroke Patients By Jane Farrell articleHaving a higher level of spirituality helps lessen depression in stroke survivors and their caregivers and boosts their quality of … Read More→
_ Vision HealthThe Maze of Vision Loss and Depression in Older Adults By Sondra Forsyth articleThe association between vision loss and depression is a complex conundrum, as I wrote in a commentary on the challenges … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Senior Health7 Signs of Mental Illness in the Elderly By Sondra Forsyth articleMost of us know that as we age, our body goes through certain physical changes. What a lot of people … Read More→
_ Sleep Health4 Undiscussed But Serious Side Effects of Sleep Apnea By Sondra Forsyth articleIt’s estimated that 22 million Americans have sleep apnea, and that 80 percent of moderate to severe cases are undiagnosed. … Read More→
_ Concussions and other common head injuriesTraumatic Brain Injury Patients Vulnerable to Mental-Health Issues By Jane Farrell articleAbout 20 percent of patients may show mental-health symptoms up to six months after suffering a mild traumatic brain injury … Read More→
_ Undergoing Cancer TreatmentConfronting The Side Effects of A Common Anti-Cancer Treatment By Jane Farrell articleA new treatment approach is needed to deal with the side effects of aromatase inhibitors, drugs that are commonly given … Read More→
_ Sleep HealthToo Much of A Good Thing? By Jane Farrell articleWhen it comes to sleep, more isn’t necessarily better, according to a global study. Researchers who studied more than 116,000 … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthWhat Does It Mean to be Bipolar? By Sondra Forsyth articleEveryone experiences normal ups and downs in their mood, but bipolar disorder – characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthIn-Person Contact May Protect Vets Against PTSD and Depression By Jane Farrell articleHaving regular in-person contact appears to protect against depression and PTSD in veterans, but Facebook contact might not be beneficial. … Read More→
_ Social Media Buffers Depression Among Older Adults with Pain By Sondra Forsyth articleWith a few finger strokes or swipes on a computer or cell phone, seniors with pain reduce the risk of … Read More→
_ Medical CareVery Surprising Uses for Botox That Have Nothing to Do with Forehead Wrinkles By Sondra Forsyth articleWhen most people think of Botox the first thing that usually comes to mind is wrinkle reduction. Indeed, Botox is … Read More→
_ PerimenopauseAn Overlooked Condition: Perimenopause By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have developed the first-ever guidelines on diagnosing and treating perimenopausal depression, the time immediately before menopause when hormones are … Read More→